{"product_id":"formech-508fs-vacuum-former","title":"Formech 508FS vacuum former","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Main Title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 text-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch1\u003eFormech 508FS Floor-Standing Vacuum Former\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eHigher Wattage Quartz Heaters Further Enhance the Versatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cimg width=\"400px\" height=\"400px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2979\/files\/Formech-508FS-no-fan-no-tank.jpg?v=1746475527\" alt=\"Formech 508FS Vacuum Former\" class=\"center\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHandle Demanding Applications with Ease\u003c\/h2\u003e\n       \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFormech 508FS Vacuum Former\u003c\/strong\u003e versatile machine is ideal for prototyping, product development, small-scale manufacturing, and light industrial applications. Its compact floor-standing design optimizes workspace without compromising on functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Vacuum Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 508FS comes with a dry rotary vane pump providing 10m3\/h - more than enough for intensive vacuum forming on the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Level Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Avoid material sag during the heating cycle with the Auto-Level feature, which maintains an even distance between heater and sheet. An audible alert tells the user the material is ready to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n       \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pre-stretch enables the user to pump air under the heated sheet, creating a bubble to avoid thinning of material with deeper tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With the 508FS, you'll find Approx. 5m flying lead, with exposed conductor wires to connect to mains power box, 3m x 10mm air connection pipe with 10mm push-in to 3\/8\" BSPT fitting, and a table mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Features Section --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum \u0026amp; Release\u003c\/strong\u003e — After the formed part has cooled, air is forced between the mould and the sheet to help it release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e — A visual indication of consistent vacuum pressure being applied (pressure in Hg \/ bar).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 Program Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 nameable memory presets enable convenient recall of settings for each application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 Independently Controllable Heating Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e - Quartz heaters with variable standby. Provide rapid heat response with a greater range of control to form challenging shapes and materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-level\u003c\/strong\u003e — Avoids material sag during the heating cycle and maintains an even distance between heater and sheet whilst providing the user with an audible indication the material is ready to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-stretch enables the user to pump air into the heated sheet, creating a bubble to avoid thinning of material with deeper tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Specs --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-center\"\u003eForming Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eForming Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e19 x 17 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSheet Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20 x 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaximum Depth of Draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e11.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaximum Material Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-center\"\u003eMachine Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e29.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e44.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e58 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e275.6 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-center\"\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSingle Phase Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e208-240V \/ 20A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4.2 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-center\"\u003eAir System\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eAir Requirements (PSI\/bar)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e87 \/ 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOperating Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3.8\" Mono HMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eVacuum Pump Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDry rotary vane pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePump flow (SCFM @ 0 in. \/ 60Hz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e7.1 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePump flow m3 \/h @ 0mbar \/ 50Hz\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e10.0 m³\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMould Release Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eExternal air supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-center\"\u003eHeating System\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeater Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eQuartz Heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeating Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- Optional Extras Section --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eOptional Extras for the Formech 508FS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEnhance your vacuum forming experience with these available upgrades and accessories designed specifically for the Formech 508FS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul class=\"list-group\"\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reducing-windows-for-formech-508dt-5x5\"\u003eReducing windows for the Formech 508DT\/FS (5\"x5\")\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces forming area to utilize smaller sheets of material and minimize wastage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuum-tank-package-for-formech-508fs\"\u003eVacuum Tank Package\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum tank (49 L) to provide instant stored vacuum, for high demanding materials and shortening cycle times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cooling-fan-system-for-formech-508fs\"\u003eCooling Fan System\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overhead gantry and 235W fan to cool formed material and shorten cycles times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/starter-pack-of-plastic-for-formech-508dt-fs\"\u003eStarter Pack of Plastic\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assortment of material (HIPS, ABS, PETG) cut to size to fit your Formech vacuum forming machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spare-parts-kit-for-formech-508fs\"\u003eTools Kits for the 508FS\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep your forming station stocked with essentials like release agents, cleaning supplies, and replacement parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Formech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67670024388793,"sku":"M04-01","price":14200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/0055\/5961\/files\/Formech-508FS-no-fan-no-tank.jpg?v=1791471715","url":"https:\/\/thefixationstation.com\/products\/formech-508fs-vacuum-former","provider":"The Fixation Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}